EP2576028B1 - Spiralförmig gewundenes modul mit einer membranfolie mit bereichen von unterschiedlicher durchlässigkeit - Google Patents

Spiralförmig gewundenes modul mit einer membranfolie mit bereichen von unterschiedlicher durchlässigkeit Download PDF

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EP2576028B1
EP2576028B1 EP11779899.1A EP11779899A EP2576028B1 EP 2576028 B1 EP2576028 B1 EP 2576028B1 EP 11779899 A EP11779899 A EP 11779899A EP 2576028 B1 EP2576028 B1 EP 2576028B1
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  • the present invention is directed toward spiral wound modules and methods for making and using the same.
  • Spiral wound modules are well known for use in a variety of fluid separations including hyperfiltration.
  • "Hyperfiltration” is a membrane-based separation process where pressure is applied to a feed solution on one side of a semi-permeable membrane. The applied pressure causes "solvent” (e.g. water) to pass through the membrane (i.e. forming a permeate solution) while “solutes” (e.g. salts) are rejected and remain in the feed solution.
  • solvent e.g. water
  • solutes e.g. salts
  • hyperfiltration is often used interchangeable with “reverse osmosis.”
  • hyperfiltration encompasses both reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF).
  • RO reverse osmosis
  • NF nanofiltration
  • modules containing hyperfiltration membranes may also be used in forward or direct osmosis processes.
  • the solvent flux (J s ) of a hyperfiltration membrane is proportional to the pressure differential across the membrane minus the difference in osmotic pressure between the feed and permeate solutions. See Mulder, Basic Principles of Membrane Technology, 2 nd Ed. (Kluwer Academic Publishers (1996).
  • feed solution flows through a spiral wound module with a portion of solvent (e.g. water) passing through a semi-permeable membrane.
  • solvent e.g. water
  • solute e.g. salts
  • the applied feed pressure drops as the feed flows through the module.
  • US 2007/0272628 describes the combination of modules having different flux characteristics within a common vessel.
  • US 6499606 and EP 1457243 disclose honeycomb type modules with locally varying permeability.
  • Other techniques include the use of shorter membrane leaf lengths to reduce pressure drop along a permeate spacer.
  • Permeate spacers may also be chosen that vary in permeability in the direction from the permeate collection tube to a distal end (e.g. US 4792401 and JP 2009/220070 ). While each of these approaches reduce flux imbalances, new approaches are desired.
  • the present invention is directed toward a spiral wound module including a membrane sheet with regions having distinct permeabilities.
  • the module includes a permeate collection tube and at least one membrane envelope wound about collection tube and defining a first and second scroll face.
  • the membrane envelope comprises a section of membrane sheet having a length corresponding to the distance between the first and second scroll faces, a width extending in a direction perpendicular to the length, at least one longitudinal axis extending along the length of the sheet and dividing the sheet into an inner and outer region with the inner region located adjacent to the permeate collection tube, and at least one latitudinal axis extending along the width of the sheet and dividing the sheet into an inlet and outlet region with the inlet region located adjacent to the first scroll face.
  • the membrane sheet is characterized by having an average water or average solute permeability that varies by at least 10% between at least one of: i) the inner and outer regions and ii) the inlet and outlet regions.
  • Many additional embodiments are described including methods for making and using such modules.
  • the invention encompasses spiral wound filtration modules along with methods for making and using the same.
  • the configuration of the spiral wound module is not particularly limited. Representative examples of spiral wound filtration modules, corresponding fabrication techniques and modes of operation are described in: US 5096584 , US 5114582 , US 5147541 , US 5538642 , US 5681467 , US 6277282 , US 6881336 , US 2007/0272628 , US 2008/0295951 and US 61/224092 .
  • the module includes at least one membrane envelope concentrically wound about a permeate collection tube.
  • the membrane envelope is preferably formed from one or more membrane sheets which are sealed about a portion of their periphery. An edge of the membrane envelope is axially aligned along a permeate collection tube such that the membrane envelope is in fluid communication with the permeate collection tube but is otherwise sealed from feed fluid passing across the outer surface of the membrane envelope.
  • a preferred embodiment of a spiral wound filtration module is generally shown at 2 in Figure 1 .
  • the module (2) is formed by concentrically winding one or more membrane envelopes (4) and optional feed channel spacer sheet(s) ("feed spacers") (6) about a permeate collection tube (8).
  • Each membrane envelope (4) preferably comprises two substantially rectangular sections of membrane sheet (10, 10').
  • Each section of membrane sheet (10, 10') has a semi-permeable membrane layer or front side (34) and support layer or back side (36).
  • the membrane envelope (4) is formed by overlaying membrane sheets (10, 10') and aligning their edges.
  • the sections (10, 10') of membrane sheet surround a permeate channel spacer sheet ("permeate spacer") (12).
  • This sandwich-type structure is secured together, e.g. by sealant (14), along three edges (16, 18, 20) to form an envelope (4) while a fourth edge, i.e. "proximal edge” (22) abuts the permeate collection tube (8) so that the inside portion of the envelope (4) (and optional permeate spacer (12)) is in fluid communication with a plurality of openings (24) extending along the length of the permeate collection tube (8).
  • the module (2) preferably comprises a plurality of membrane envelopes (4) separated by a plurality of feed spacers sheets (6).
  • membrane envelopes (4) are formed by joining the back side (36) surfaces of adjacently positioned "membrane leaf packets.” Examples of representative membrane leaf packets and methods for their fabrication are further described in: US 4842736 ; US 5147541 and US 2010/0140161 .
  • a membrane leaf packet comprises a substantially rectangular membrane sheet (10) folded upon itself to define two membrane “leaves” wherein the front sides (34) of each leaf are facing each other and the fold is axially aligned with the proximal edge (22) of the membrane envelope (4), i.e. parallel with the permeate collection tube (8).
  • a feed spacer sheet (6) is shown located between facing front sides (34) of the folded membrane sheet (10). The feed spacer sheet (6) facilitates flow of feed fluid in an axial direction (i.e. parallel with the permeate collection tube (8)) through the module (2). While not shown, additional intermediate layers may also be included in the assembly.
  • permeate spacer sheets (12) may be attached about the circumference of the permeate collection tube (8) with membrane leaf packets interleaved therebetween.
  • the back sides (36) of adjacently positioned membrane leaves (10, 10') are sealed about portions of their periphery (16, 18, 20) to enclose the permeate spacer sheet (12) to form a membrane envelope (4).
  • the membrane envelope(s) (4) and feed spacer(s) (6) are wound or "rolled" concentrically about the permeate collection tube (8) to form a first and second scroll face (30, 32) at opposing ends and the resulting spiral bundle is held in place, such as by tape or other means.
  • the sealant (14) used for sealing the edges (16, 18, 20) of the membrane envelope (4) preferably permits relative movement of the various sheet materials during the winding process. That is, the cure rate or period of time before which the sealant (14) becomes tacky is preferably longer than that required to assemble and wind the membrane envelopes (4) about the permeate collection tube (8).
  • Feed fluid enters the module (2) from an inlet scroll face (30) and flows across the front side(s) (34) of the membrane sheet(s) and exits the module (2) at the opposing outlet scroll face (32).
  • Permeate fluid flows along the permeate spacer sheet (12) in a direction approximately perpendicular to the feed flow as indicated by arrow (28). Actual fluid flow paths vary with details of construction and operating conditions.
  • Suitable sealants for sealing membrane envelopes include urethanes, epoxies, silicones, acrylates, hot melt adhesives and UV curable adhesives. While less common, other sealing means may also be used such as application of heat, pressure, ultrasonic welding and tape.
  • Permeate collection tubes are typically made from plastic materials such as acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, polyvinyl chloride, polysulfone, poly (phenylene oxide), polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene or the like. Tricot polyester materials are commonly used as permeate spacers. Additional permeate spacers are described in US 2010/0006504 . Representative feed spacers include polyethylene, polyester, and polypropylene mesh materials such as those commercially available under the trade name VEXARTM from Conwed Plastics. Additional feed spacers are described in US 6881336 .
  • long glass fibers may be wound about the partially constructed module and resin (e.g. liquid epoxy) applied and hardened.
  • resin e.g. liquid epoxy
  • tape may be applied upon the circumference of the wound module as described in US 61/255121 to McCollam .
  • the ends of modules are often fitted with an anti-telescoping device or end cap (not shown) designed to prevent membrane envelopes from shifting under the pressure differential between the inlet and outlet scroll ends of the module.
  • the end cap is commonly fitted with an elastomeric seal (not shown) to form a tight fluid connection between the module and a pressure vessel (not shown). Examples of end cap designs include those available from The Dow Chemical Company, i.e.
  • the outer housing of a module may include fluid seals to provide a seal within the pressure vessel as described in US 6299772 and US 6066254 to Huschke et al . and US 2010/0147761 to McCollam . Additional details regarding various components and construction of spiral wound modules are provided in the literature see for example US 5538642 to Solie which describes a technique for attaching the permeate spacer to the permeate collection tube and WO 2007/067751 to Jons et al. which describes trimming operations and the use of a UV adhesive for forming an insertion point seal.
  • the membrane sheet comprises at least one semi-permeable membrane layer (front side) and a support layer (back side) in planer arrangement with each other to form a composite structure.
  • the support layer is not particularly limited but preferably comprises a non-woven fabric or fibrous web mat including fibers which may be orientated. Alternatively, a woven fabric such as sail cloth may be used. Representative examples of support layers are described in US 4214994 , US 4795559 , US 5435957 , US 5919026 , US 6156680 , US 7048855 , US 2008/0295951 and US 2010/0193428 .
  • the support layer is provided as a roll of sheet material upon which a membrane layer is applied.
  • the support layer preferably comprises non-woven fibers orientated in the roll direction such that the support layer has an elastic modulus in the roll direction (i.e. length direction) which is at least 1.5 times greater and more preferably at least 3 times greater than the elastic modulus in a direction perpendicular to the roll direction (i.e. width direction).
  • the membrane sheet formed with the support layer also preferably has a elastic modulus in the roll direction (i.e. length direction) which is at least 1.5 times greater and more preferably at least 3 times greater than the elastic modulus in a direction perpendicular to the roll direction (i.e. width direction).
  • the term "elastic modulus” refers to Young's modulus or tensile elasticity, i.e.
  • a support layer including fibers orientated in the roll direction provides a module with improved dimensional strength along the modules' length. This added strength can be particularly useful when making long modules, i.e. modules over 1 meter long. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that fibers of support layers extend along a variety of directions and that term "orientated" is intended to refer to a relative value, i.e. a dominate alignment direction of fibers, rather than an absolute value.
  • the support layer preferably includes a microporous polymer support that may be cast upon the aforementioned non-woven fabric or fibrous web mat.
  • the microporous support is preferably about 25-125 microns in thickness.
  • the microporous support preferable comprises a polymeric material having pore sizes which are of sufficient size to permit essentially unrestricted passage of permeate but not large enough so as to interfere with the bridging over of a semi-permeable membrane layer formed thereon.
  • the pore size of the support preferably ranges from about 0.001 to 0.5 micron. In some instances pore diameters larger than about 0.5 micron permit the semi-permeable membrane layer to sag into the pores and disrupt a flat sheet configuration.
  • microporous supports include those made of: polysulfone, polyether sulfone, polyimide, polyamide, polyetherimide, polyacrylonitrile, poly(methyl methacrylate), polyethylene, polypropylene, and various halogenated polymers such as polyvinylidene fluoride.
  • the microporous support may also be made of other materials. The microporous support provides strength but offers little resistance to fluid flow due to its relatively high porosity.
  • the semi-permeable membrane layer of the membrane sheet comprises a hyperfiltration membrane, i.e. a semi-permeable membrane suitable for hyperfiltration processes.
  • a hyperfiltration membrane i.e. a semi-permeable membrane suitable for hyperfiltration processes.
  • Such membranes and processes are often referred to as reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF).
  • RO membranes are relatively impermeable to virtually all dissolved salts and typically reject more than about 95% of salts having monovalent ions such as sodium chloride.
  • RO composite membranes also typically reject more than about 95% of inorganic molecules as well as organic molecules with molecular weights greater than approximately 100 Daltons.
  • NF membranes are more permeable than RO composite membranes and typically reject less than about 95% of salts having monovalent ions while rejecting more than about 50% (and often more than 90%) of salts having divalent ions - depending upon the species of divalent ions. NF membrane also typically reject particles in the nanometer range as well as organic molecules having molecular weights greater than approximately 200 to 500 Daltons.
  • the hyperfiltration membrane layer comprises a thin film polyamide layer having a thickness of less than about 1 micron and more preferably from about 0.010 to 0.1 micron. Due to its relative thinness, the polyamide layer is commonly described in terms of its coating coverage or loading upon the microporous support, e.g. from about 2 to 5000 mg of polyamide per square meter surface area of microporous support and more preferably from about 50 to 500 mg/m 2 .
  • the polyamide layer is preferably formed by an interfacial polycondensation reaction between a polyfunctional amine monomer and a polyfunctional acyl halide monomer upon the surface of the microporous polymer support, as generally described in US 4277344 and US 5658460 to Cadotte et al . and US 6878278 to Mickols . More specifically, the polyamide membrane layer may be prepared by interfacially polymerizing a polyfunctional amine monomer with a polyfunctional acyl halide, (wherein each term is intended to refer both to the use of a single species or multiple species), on at least one surface of a microporous support.
  • polyamide refers to a polymer in which amide linkages (-C(O)NH-) occur along the molecular chain.
  • the polyfunctional amine monomer and polyfunctional acyl halide are most commonly delivered to the microporous support by way of a coating step from solution, where the polyfunctional amine monomer is typically coated from an aqueous-based solution and the polyfunctional acyl halide from an organic-based solution.
  • the coating steps need not follow a specific order, the polyfunctional amine monomer is preferably coated on the microporous support first followed by the polyfunctional acyl halide. Coating can be accomplished by spraying, film coating, rolling, or through the use of a dip tank among other coating techniques. Excess solution may be removed from the support by air knife, dryers, ovens and the like.
  • the polyfunctional amine monomer may have primary or secondary amino groups and may be aromatic (e.g., m-phenylenediamine, p-phenylenediamine, 1,3,5-triaminobenzene, 1,3,4-triaminobenzene, 3,5-diaminobenzoic acid, 2,4-diaminotoluene, 2,4-diaminoanisole, and xylylenediamine) or aliphatic (e.g., ethylenediamine, propylenediamine, and tris (2-diaminoethyl) amine).
  • aromatic e.g., m-phenylenediamine, p-phenylenediamine, 1,3,5-triaminobenzene, 1,3,4-triaminobenzene, 3,5-diaminobenzoic acid, 2,4-diaminotoluene, 2,4-diaminoanisole, and xylylenediamine
  • polyfunctional amine monomers examples include primary amines having two or three amino groups, for example, m-phenylene diamine, and secondary aliphatic amines having two amino groups such as piperazine.
  • the polyfunctional amine monomer may be applied to the microporous support as an aqueous-based solution.
  • the aqueous solution may contain from about 0.1 to about 20 weight percent and more preferably from about 0.5 to about 6 weight percent polyfunctional amine monomer. Once coated on the microporous support, excess aqueous solution may be optionally removed.
  • the polyfunctional acyl halide is preferably coated from an organic-based solution including a non-polar solvent. Alternatively, the polyfunctional acyl halide may be delivered from a vapor phase (e.g., for polyfunctional acyl halide species having sufficient vapor pressure).
  • the polyfunctional acyl halide is preferably aromatic and contains at least two and preferably three acyl halide groups per molecule. Because of their lower cost and greater availability, chlorides are generally preferred over other halides such as bromides or iodides.
  • One preferred polyfunctional acyl halide is trimesoyl chloride (TMC).
  • the polyfunctional acyl halide may be dissolved in a non-polar solvent in a range from about 0.01 to 10 weight percent, preferably 0.05 to 3 weight percent, and may be delivered as part of a continuous coating operation.
  • Suitable solvents are those which are capable of dissolving the polyfunctional acyl halide and which are immiscible with water, e.g. hexane, cyclohexane, heptane and halogenated hydrocarbons such as the FREON series.
  • Preferred solvents include those which pose little threat to the ozone layer and which are sufficiently safe in terms of flashpoints and flammability to undergo routine processing without taking special precautions.
  • a preferred non-polar solvent is ISOPARTM available from Exxon Chemical Company.
  • the organic-based solution may also include small quantities of other materials.
  • the polyfunctional acyl halide and the polyfunctional amine monomer react at their surface interface to form a polyamide layer or film.
  • This layer often referred to as a polyamide “discriminating layer” or “thin film layer,” provides the composite membrane with its principal means for separating solute (e.g. salts) from solvent (e.g. water).
  • solute e.g. salts
  • solvent e.g. water
  • the reaction time of the polyfunctional acyl halide and the polyfunctional amine monomer may be less than one second but contact times typically range from about 1 to 60 seconds, after which excess liquid may be optionally removed by way of an air knife, water bath(s), dryer or the like.
  • the removal of the excess water or organic solvent can be achieved by drying at elevated temperatures, e.g. from about 40°C to about 120°C, although air drying at ambient temperatures may be used.
  • the polyamide layer may include one or more coatings including those described in US 6280853 , US 6878278 , US 2009/0159527 and US 2010/0143733 to Mickols and US 2007/0251883 and US 2008/0185332 to Niu et al .
  • the membrane sheet has regions with distinct water permeabilities, e.g. the water permeability varies across portions of the length or width (or both) of the membrane sheet.
  • A-value is a constant of the membrane that depends principally on temperature and to a much lesser extent, other operating conditions.
  • the A-value for a membrane region may be measured by dividing the water flux by the differential pressure, where flux is measured at 25°C, using pure water at a pH of 7 with a differential pressure sufficient to result in a flux of approximately 1 L/m 2 /day. Accurate measurements of the A-value may require wetting out the membrane by placing it first into an alcohol solution, such as 25% isopropyl alcohol, and then equilibrating it in water before measurement.
  • the membrane sheet may also, or alternatively, have regions of distinct solute permeabilities, e.g. the solute permeability varies across portions of the length or width (or both) of the membrane sheet.
  • solute permeability B
  • B J w x SP / 1 - SP
  • B-value the value of B (B-value) of a membrane changes with temperature. B-values may also change with ionic strength and pH. One skilled in the art will recognize that polarization can cause measurements to over estimate solute passage through the membrane. An accurate B-value is best obtained in the limit of high surface mixing.
  • the B-value for a solute over a region of membrane may be calculated by measuring the flux and solute passage using an aqueous solution comprising of 500 ppm of the solute (e.g. NaCl) at 25°C, pH 7, with a differential pressure sufficient to result in a flux of approximately 1 L/m 2 /day.
  • the variation in average water permeability (or average solute permeability) of the membrane sheet preferably corresponds to specific regions of membrane sheet used to make membrane envelopes or leaf packets.
  • the average water permeability of a section of membrane sheet may be varied as between an inner region (adjacent to the permeate collection tube and extending the length of the section) and an outer region (distal to the permeate collection tube and extending the length of the section), between inlet and outlet regions located adjacent to the opposing scroll faces of the module, or both. In this way, flux imbalances across the membrane sheet can be reduced.
  • the difference in average water permabilities (or average solute permeability) between the above-mentioned regions is preferably at least 10%, 25% or even 40%.
  • average water permeability refers to a numerical average of at least 10, (but more preferably at least 25) A-values measured at locations evenly distributed across the entire region of membrane sheet using pure water at 25°C, pH 7, and a differential pressure sufficient to result in a flux of approximately 1 L/m 2 /day.
  • average solute permeability refers to a numerical average of at least 10, (but more preferably at least 25) B-values measured at locations evenly distributed across the entire region of membrane sheet using an aqueous solution comprising 500 ppm of solute (e.g. NaCl) at 25°C, pH 7 with a differential pressure sufficient to result in a flux of approximately 1 L/m 2 /day.
  • locations on the membrane sheet exhibiting essentially no flux are excluded from the calculation. Such locations typically correspond to glue lines. Similarly, locations without an intact barrier layer are also excluded, such as may result from scratches or other damage. In order to clarify that such locations are excluded, the phrase "active membrane area" may be used.
  • Methods for preparing membrane sheets having such variances in average water permeability and/or average solute permeability are not particularly limited and may involve controlling the conditions under which the semi-permeable layer is formed.
  • concentration, stoichiometric ratio or temperature of the polyamide forming reactants e.g. polyfunctional amine monomer and polyfunctional acyl halide monomer
  • concentration, stoichiometric ratio or temperature of the polyamide forming reactants e.g. polyfunctional amine monomer and polyfunctional acyl halide monomer
  • the thickness or composition of an optional coating may be varied across the width and/or length of the membrane sheet to impart the desired differences in average water permeability.
  • Figure 2A illustrates a partially assembled spiral would module including two aligned sections (10, 10') of membrane sheet having lengths approximately corresponding to the length of a permeate collection tube (8) and a width extending in a direction perpendicular to the length.
  • Each section (10, 10') includes at least one longitudinal axis (Y) extending along the length of the sheet and dividing the sheet into an inner (37) and outer (39) region with the inner region (37) located adjacent to the permeate collection tube (8) and the outer region (39) located distal to the tube (8).
  • Each section (10, 10') further includes at least one latitudinal axis (Z) extending along the width of the membrane sheet and dividing the sheet into an inlet (41) and outlet (43) region with the inlet region (41) located adjacent to the first scroll face (30) and the outlet region (43) located adjacent to the second scroll face (32). While not shown in Figure 2A , scroll faces (30, 32) are formed upon winding the membrane sections (10, 10') about the permeate collection tube (as shown in Figure 1 ).
  • At least one but preferably both sections (10, 10') of membrane sheet are characterized by having an average water permeability (or average solute (e.g. NaCl) permeability) that varies by at least 10% between at least one of: i) the inner (37) and outer (39) regions and ii) the inlet (41) and outlet (43) regions.
  • the average water permeability varies by at least 25% or even 40% between such regions.
  • the average water permeability of the outer region (39) of the membrane sheet is at least 10%, 25% or even 40% greater than the average water permeability of the inner region (37).
  • the average water permeability of the outlet region (43) of the membrane sheet is at least 10%, 25% or even 40% greater than the average water permeability of the inlet region (41).
  • both of the preceding conditions exist, i.e. both the outer and outlet regions have average water permeabilities at least 10%, 25% or event 40% greater than the average water permeability of the inner and inlet regions, respectively.
  • the average solute (e.g. NaCl) permeability of the outlet region (43) of the membrane sheet is at least 10%, 25% or even 40% greater than the average solute permeability of the inlet region (41).
  • the outer region (39) may have an average water permeability that exceeds the inner region (37) by 10%, while the outlet region (43) of the membrane sheet is at least 25% or even 40% greater than the inlet region (41).
  • the inner (37) and outer (39) regions; and inlet (41) and outlet (43) regions need not be of equivalent size. While shown as being divided into two regions (37, 39) along the length and two regions (41, 43) along the width, additional regions may be included.
  • the section of membrane sheet may include multiple longitudinal (Y, Y') and latitudinal (Z, Z') axes that define a plurality of regions along the length (37, 37', 39) and width (41, 41', 43) of the sheet (10).
  • Each longitudinal and latitudinal region is preferably at least 25 mm wide, and more preferably at least 50 mm wide.
  • the membrane sheet comprises an inner and outer region that each comprise 25% of the active membrane area of the sheet closest to the permeate collection tube (8) and distal edge, respectively, (with the remaining 50% constituting a middle region).
  • the membrane sheet comprises an inlet and outlet region that each comprise 25% of the active membrane area of the sheet closest to the first and second scroll faces (with the remaining 50% constituting a center region).
  • both the preceding conditions are present.
  • Figure 3A is a perspective view of an idealized set-up for practicing several embodiments of the invention.
  • first and second sections (10, 10') of membrane sheet are removed from a common roll (38) having a width (W) and assembled into a membrane envelope or membrane leaf packet (not shown).
  • the manner in which the sections (10, 10') are removed from the roll (38) is not particularly limited but preferably comprises unrolling (depicted by curved bi-direction arrow (40)) membrane sheet from the roll (38) along a roll direction (42, 42') and detaching, e.g. cutting (as depicted by dotted lines (44)) rectangular sections of membrane sheet from the roll (38).
  • the rectangular sections (10, 10') have a width corresponding to the width of the roll (38) and a length that preferably corresponds to the length of permeate collection tube (8), (e.g. the length of the sections need not be exactly the same as the tube (8) as excess sheet can be subsequently trimmed away).
  • the length of the sections (10, 10') is preferably at least twice as large as the width, but more preferably at least 2.5, 3, 5, 7, 10 or in some embodiments at least 15 times as large.
  • modules made pursuant to embodiments of the present invention may have lengths over 1 meter long and in some embodiments, lengths at least 1.75 meters, 2.75 meters, 3.75 meters, 4,75 meters and even 5.75 meters long.
  • a membrane envelope or membrane leaf packet can be formed by overlapping and aligning rectangular sections of membrane sheet.
  • sections (10, 10') of membrane sheet are provided in an overlapping orientation by unrolling the membrane sheet from a common roll (38) and reversing the roll direction by way of a roller (46).
  • the membrane sheet is unrolled along a roll direction (42, 42') which is parallel and adjacently aligned with an axis (X) defined by the permeate collection tube (8). While this alignment is preferred, it is not required.
  • membrane leaf packets or membrane envelopes may be prepared at a remote location and subsequently be aligned with a permeate collection tube (8) during module assembly.
  • the roll direction (42, 42') of each section (10, 10') of membrane sheet is preferably parallel with the axis (X) defined by the permeate collection tube (8).
  • Figure 3B illustrates another idealized set-up for practicing an embodiment of the invention using two separate membrane rolls (38, 38'), both shown with partially unrolled sections of membrane sheet with opposing roll directions extending along a path parallel to the axis (X) of an adjacently positioned permeate collection tube (8).
  • the illustrated set-up provides membrane sheets (10, 10') in an overlapping orientation which is adjacently aligned with the permeate collection tube (8). While shown at opposite ends of the permeate collection tube (8), the membrane rolls (38, 38') may also be positioned and unrolled from a common end.
  • the roll (38) upon which the membrane sheet is wound may be provided with either the membrane side (34) or support side (36) facing outward.
  • the membrane sheet is unrolled in a roll direction (42, 42') such that the support side (36) faces outward and the overlapping sections (10, 10') are orientated such that their membrane sides (34) are facing each other.
  • this set-up is useful for making membrane leaf packets.
  • the membrane sheet were reversed, (i.e. such that the support sides (36) of the overlapping sections (10, 10') are facing), the set-up is useful for making membrane envelopes as described in connection with Figures 4A-4D . Both approaches are applicable to the present invention.
  • a continuous membrane manufacturing process may be used wherein membrane chemistry and or coatings are varied in the width (W) direction during production of the membrane roll (38).
  • W width
  • different reactants or different concentrations of reactants may be applied at to different positions on a support surface.
  • applying a lower concentration of amine to the left side of the membrane than to the right will result in higher water permeability for the left side of the sheet.
  • a piperazine and trimesoyl chloride reaction can reduce water and salt permeability across the width (W) of the membrane sheet.
  • directed heat or cooling may also be used to vary permeability across the membrane sheet.
  • Reactants may also be applied or removed at different locations down the line for different positions across the membrane sheet, as reaction time can also be a relevant parameter in determining performance properties.
  • the thickness or composition of an optional coating may be varied across the membrane width to impart the desired differences in average water or solute permeability.
  • Another approach to obtaining a membrane sheet with regions of distinct water permeability or solute permeability is to vary properties along the roll direction (42).
  • this can be done by periodically cycling conditions influential on membrane formation as the membrane sheet (10) moves in the roll direction (42).
  • Conditions under which the semi-permeable layer is formed may be varied (time, temperature, concentrations, monomers) or the membrane properties may be modified after formation (as by coating or post-treatment).
  • the position at which the trimesoyl chloride is applied is one parameter that may be cycled on the time scale required.
  • concentration of amine applied can also be cycled at the desired rate.
  • the rate at which conditions need to cycle depends upon line speed.
  • the cycle rate becomes less challenging for embodiments wherein the membrane sheet is oriented with the roll direction (42) parallel to the permeate collection tube, particularly if the spiral wound module is longer than 1 meter. While spiral wound modules are typically at most one meter in length, there is an advantage in using lengths longer than 1.75 meters, 2.75 meters, 3.75 meters, 4.75 meters and even 5.75 meters.
  • membrane sheet used to make modules is provided on a continuous roll (38) and has periodic variations in average water or solute (e.g. NaCl) permeability in the roll direction (42), with a period between 2 and 20 meters.
  • FIGs 4A-4D illustrate one embodiment of a membrane envelope and spiral wound module.
  • a partially assembled membrane envelope is generally shown at 4 including a first and second rectangular section (10, 10') of membrane sheet.
  • the membrane envelope (4) is formed by overlaying sections (10, 10') such that the roll directions (42) of both sheets (10, 10') are parallel.
  • the overlaying sections (10, 10') are preferably arranged so that the roll direction of both sections are parallel to each other, and the inner, outer, inlet and outlet regions of each section of membrane sheet are directly opposed to each other (as best shown in Figure 2A ).
  • the edges of the sections (10, 10') are aligned and sealed together along three edges.
  • the method for sealing the sections together is not particularly limited, (e.g.
  • the membrane envelope (4) includes an unsealed edge or "proximate edge" (22) which is parallel to the roll directions (42) of the sections (10, 10').
  • Figure 4C shows the membrane envelope (4) in alignment along the permeate collection tube (8) such that the proximal edge (22) is parallel with the axis (X) and in a proximal position along the permeate collection tube (8).
  • the proximal edge (22) is in fluid communication with the opening(s) (24) along the permeate collection tube (8) but is preferably sealed such that feed fluid flowing through the module (shown as arrow 26 in Figure 1 ) is prevented from passing directly into the permeate collection tube (8).
  • Figure 4D shows the membrane envelope (4) being concentrically wound about the permeate collection tube (8).
  • the membrane envelope (4) may be formed at a remote location and subsequently be aligned along a permeate collection tube (as shown in Figure 4C ) during module assembly.
  • the membrane envelope may be formed from membrane sheets which are already aligned with the permeate collection tube as illustrated in Figures 3A-3B .
  • FIG 5A illustrates an embodiment of a partially assembled membrane leaf packet, generally shown at 50.
  • the membrane leaf packet (50) has four edges and may be prepared by removing a rectangular portion of membrane sheet from a roll (not shown). The portion is then folded along an axis parallel with the roll direction (42) of the membrane sheet to form a first (52) and second (54) leaf extending from a fold (56). The portion is folded such that the membrane sides (34) of the leaves (52, 54) face each other, preferably with their edges aligned (i.e. both leaf 52, 54 have approximately the same dimension).
  • a membrane envelope (4) may be formed by overlaying a first membrane leaf packet (50') upon a second membrane leaf packet (50) such that the support side (not shown) of a membrane leaf (54') of the first membrane leaf packet (50') faces the support side (36) of a membrane leaf (52) of the second membrane leaf packet (50).
  • the edges of the first and second membrane leaf packets (50, 50') are aligned such that the folds (56, 56') of each are aligned and parallel with each other.
  • the facing membrane leaves (54', 52) are sealed together along three peripherally edges (48) such that an unsealed fourth edge defines a proximal edge (22) which is aligned and parallel to the folds (56, 56') of the first and second membrane leaf packets (50, 50').
  • the proximal edge (22) of the membrane envelope (22) is in fluid communication with the permeate collection tube via openings (24).
  • FIG. 6A illustrates an alternative embodiment of a membrane leaf packet (50") comprising a first and second rectangular section (10, 10') of membrane sheet.
  • the sections (10, 10') are removed from at least one roll (not shown).
  • Each section (10, 10') has four edges and two opposing sides including a membrane side (34) and a support side (36).
  • the membrane leaf packet (50") is formed by overlaying the first section (10) upon the second (10') such that the roll direction (42) of both sections (10, 10') are parallel to each other and the membrane side (34) of both sections (10, 10') are facing each other.
  • the edges of the sections (10, 10') are aligned and both sections are sealed together along an aligned edge (58) which is parallel to the roll direction (42) of both sections (10, 10'), hereinafter referred to as a "sealed edge" (58).
  • the means for sealing the sealed edge (58) are not limited.
  • tape (60) is disposed along the length of the sealed edge (58);
  • Figure 6C illustrates an embodiment wherein heat and pressure (depicted by inward facing arrows) are applied to seal the sections (10, 10') together to form the sealed edge (58).
  • sealants such as adhesives may also be used to form the sealed edge (58).
  • Membrane envelopes can be formed using the membrane leaf packets (50") of Figure 6A in the same manner as described in connection with Figure 5B .
  • the spiral wound module (2) may include a plurality of membrane envelops (4). While six membrane envelopes are shown, preferred embodiments include at least 3, and in some embodiments at least 20 or even 50.
  • the spiral would module (2) comprises an inner domain (62) (represented by the area within an inner concentric circle shown with dashed lines) that comprises 25% of the total membrane area of the module and is located closest (i.e. concentrically about) the permeate collection tube (8).
  • the module (2) further comprises an outer domain (64) (represented by the area outside the outer concentric circle shown with dashed lines) that comprises 25% of the total membrane area of the module and is located most distal about the permeate collection tube (8). The remaining 50% of total membrane area is located within a middle domain (68).
  • the average water permeability (or average solute permeability) of membrane located within the outer domain (64) of the module is preferable at least 10%, 25% or even 40% greater than the average water permeability (or solute permeability) of the membrane sheet in the module's inner domain (62).
  • Figure 8 illustrates another embodiment of the invention wherein the spiral would module (2) comprises an inlet and outlet domain (70, 72) that each comprise 25% of the total membrane area of the module and are located adjacent to the first and second scroll faces (30, 32), with the remaining 50% of membrane area constituting a center domain (74).
  • the average water permeability (or average solute permeability) of membrane located within the inlet domain (70) is preferably at least 10%, 25% or even 40% greater than the average water permeability (or average solute permeability) of membrane in the module's outlet domain (72).
  • Embodiments may include a combination of features described in connection with the embodiments of Figures 7 and 8 .
  • the outer domain may have an average water permeability that exceeds the inner domain by 10%, 25%, or even 40%, while membrane in the outlet domain of the module is at least 25% or even 40% greater than membrane in the inlet domain of the module.
  • spiral wound modules of the present invention may optionally include one or more feed channel spacer sheets (6).
  • a feed channel spacer sheet may be positioned in planer alignment (i.e. overlaid) with a membrane envelope prior to winding the membrane envelope about the permeate collection tube.
  • a spiral wound module with inlet and outlet domains that differ substantially in average water and/or solute permeabilities is particularly advantageous when using a feed spacer that is characterized as having a pressure drop greater than 1.5 bar when 0.12 m/sec water at 25°C is flowed therethrough.
  • spiral wound modules of the present invention may optionally include one or more permeate channel spacer sheets (12).
  • a permeate channel spacer sheet may be positioned within the membrane envelope such that the permeate sheet extends from the proximal edge of the membrane envelope prior to winding the envelope about the permeate collection tube.
  • a spiral wound module with inner and outer domains that differ substantially in water and/or solute permeabilities is particularly advantageous when the permeate channel spacer has relatively high resistance to flow in the direction perpendicular to permeate collection tube.
  • the coefficient of pressure drop "C p " in the permeate spacer sheet (in the direction perpendicular to the permeate collection tube) is chosen for the module based on the equation below: C p ⁇ 1 Q p x ⁇ dP x dx > K A avg ⁇ W 2 wherein:
  • C p is approximately a constant of the permeate spacer sheet, for purposes of the present description, C p may be determined using a flow rate Q p within the permeate spacer sheet that is an average for a spiral wound module when operating at an average flux of 1 L/m 2 /day with pure water at a pH of 7 and 25°C.
  • feed channel spacer sheets and permeate channel spacer sheets may be provided from rolls in a manner similar to that of the membrane sheet, as shown in Figures 3A and 3B .
  • the use of aligned rolls of sheet materials facilitates the production of long modules, (e.g. longer than 1 meter and preferably at least 1.75 meters, 2.75 meters, 3.75 meters, 4,75 meters and even 5.75 meters long).
  • the use of sheet materials having higher elastic modulus values in the length or roll direction as compared with the width direction (e.g. preferably 3x greater) further facilitates the production of such long modules due to increased dimensional strength along the modules' length.
  • the spiral module may also include glass fiber or a tape on the circumference of the module that aligns with the permeate tube (as described in US 61/255121 ), and this can provide strength to modules, especially modules of at least at least 1.75 meters, 2.75 meters, 3.75 meters, 4,75 meters and even 5.75 meters long.

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  1. Ein spiralförmig gewundenes Modul (2), das Folgendes beinhaltet:
    ein Permeatsammelrohr (8),
    mindestens eine Membranhülle (4), die um das Sammelrohr (8) gewunden ist und eine erste und eine zweite Planspiralfront (30, 32) definiert,
    wobei die Membranhülle (4) Folgendes beinhaltet: ein Teilstück einer Membranfolie (10) mit einer aktiven Membranfläche, einer Länge, die der Entfernung zwischen der ersten und der zweiten Planspiralfront (30, 32) entspricht, einer Breite, die sich in einer zur Länge senkrechten Richtung erstreckt, mindestens einer Längsachse, die sich entlang der Länge der Folie (10) erstreckt und die Folie in eine innere und eine äußere Region (37, 39) teilt, wobei sich die innere Region (37) neben dem Permeatsammelrohr (8) befindet, und mindestens einer Querachse, die sich entlang der Breite der Folie (10) erstreckt und die Folie (10) in eine Einlass- und eine Auslassregion (41, 43) teilt, wobei sich die Einlassregion (41) neben der ersten Planspiralfront (30) befindet,
    wobei die Membranfolie (4) eine semipermeable Membranschicht und eine Trägerschicht beinhaltet, und
    wobei das spiralförmig gewundene Modul (2) dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass die Membranfolien (10, 10') so hergestellt sind, dass die aktive Membranfläche der Membranfolie (10) eine durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit oder eine durchschnittliche Durchlässigkeit für gelöste Stoffe aufweist, die zwischen mindestens einem von i) der inneren und der äußeren Region (37, 39) und ii) der Einlass- und der Auslassregion (41, 43) um mindestens 10 % variiert.
  2. Spiralförmig gewundenes Modul (2) gemäß Anspruch 1, das ferner dadurch
    gekennzeichnet ist, dass die Membranfolie (10) eine durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit aufweist, die bei mindestens einem der Folgenden um mindestens 25 % variiert:
    i) zwischen der inneren und äußeren Region (37, 39) und ii) zwischen der Einlass- und der Auslassregion (41, 43).
  3. Spiralförmig gewundenes Modul (2) gemäß Anspruch 1, das ferner dadurch
    gekennzeichnet ist, dass die Membranfolie (10) eine durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit aufweist, die bei mindestens einem der Folgenden um mindestens 40 % variiert:
    i) zwischen der inneren und äußeren Region (37, 39) und ii) zwischen der Einlass- und der Auslassregion (41, 43).
  4. Spiralförmig gewundenes Modul (2) gemäß Anspruch 1, wobei die durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit der äußeren Region (43) der Membranfolie (10) um mindestens 25 % größer als die durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit der inneren Region (41) ist.
  5. Spiralförmig gewundenes Modul (2) gemäß Anspruch 1, wobei die durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit der Auslassregion (43) der Membranfolie (10) um mindestens 25 % größer als die durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit der Einlassregion (41) ist.
  6. Spiralförmig gewundenes Modul gemäß Anspruch 1, wobei das Teilstück der Membranfolie eine Fläche aufweist, wobei die innere und die äußere Region jeweils 25 % der Fläche ausmachen und wobei die äußere Region eine durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit aufweist, die um mindestens 10 % größer als die durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit der inneren Region ist.
  7. Spiralförmig gewundenes Modul gemäß Anspruch 1, wobei das Teilstück der Membranfolie eine Fläche aufweist, wobei die Einlass- und die Auslassregion jeweils 25 % der Fläche ausmachen und wobei die Auslassregion eine durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit aufweist, die um mindestens 25 % größer als die durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit der Einlassregion ist.
  8. Ein Verfahren zum Fertigen eines spiralförmig gewundenen Moduls, das Folgendes beinhaltet:
    Bereitstellen eines Permeatsammelrohrs;
    Bereitstellen mindestens einer Rolle von Membranfolie,
    wobei die Membranfolie Folgendes beinhaltet: eine semipermeable Membranschicht und eine Trägerschicht, die in einer Rollenrichtung aufgerollt sind;
    Entfernen eines ersten und eines zweiten rechtwinkligen Teilstücks der Membranfolie von mindestens einer Rolle;
    wobei jedes Teilstück Folgendes umfasst: vier Kanten, zwei gegenüberliegende Seiten, die eine Membranseite und eine Trägerseite umfassen, eine Länge in der Rollenrichtung, eine Breite, die sich in einer zu der Länge senkrechten Richtung erstreckt, mindestens eine Längsachse, die sich entlang der Länge des Teilstücks erstreckt und die Membranfolie in eine innere und eine äußere Region teilt, und mindestens eine Querachse, die sich entlang der Breite erstreckt und die Membranfolie in eine Einlass- und eine Auslassregion teilt,
    wobei jedes Teilstück eine durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit aufweist, die zwischen mindestens einem von i) der inneren und der äußeren Region und ii) der Einlass- und der Auslassregion um mindestens 10 % variiert;
    Bilden einer Membranhülle durch:
    Auflagern des ersten Teilstücks der Membranfolie auf dem zweiten Teilstück, so dass:
    die Rollenrichtungen beider Teilstücke zueinander parallel sind, und
    die innere, äußere, Einlass- und Auslassregion jedes Teilstücks der Membranfolie einander direkt gegenüber liegen;
    Ausrichten der Kanten beider Teilstücke der Membranfolie aufeinander; Miteinander-Abdichten beider Teilstücke der Membranfolie entlang drei der ausgerichteten Kanten, so dass eine nicht abgedichtete vierte Kante zur Rollenrichtung beider Teilstücke parallel ist und eine proximale Kante definiert; und
    konzentrisches Aufwinden der Membranhülle um das Permeatsammelrohr, so dass sich die proximale Kante der Membranhülle in einer proximalen Position entlang dem Permeatsammelrohr befindet.
  9. Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 8, das ferner dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass jedes Teilstück der Membranfolie eine durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit aufweist, die bei mindestens einem der Folgenden um mindestens 25 % variiert:
    i) zwischen der inneren und äußeren Region und ii) zwischen der Einlass- und der Auslassregion.
  10. Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 8, wobei die durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit der äußeren Region jedes Teilstücks der Membranfolie um mindestens 25 % größer als die durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit der inneren Region ist.
  11. Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 8, wobei die durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit der Auslassregion jedes Teilstücks der Membranfolie um mindestens 25 % größer als die durchschnittliche Wasserdurchlässigkeit der Einlassregion ist.
  12. Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 8, wobei die semipermeable Membranschicht eine Hyperfiltrationsmembran beinhaltet.
  13. Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 8, wobei jedes Teilstück der Membranfolie einen Elastizitätsmodul aufweist und wobei der Elastizitätsmodul in der Rollenrichtung mindestens 1,5-mal größer als der Elastizitätsmodul in einer zur Rollenrichtung senkrechten Richtung ist.
  14. Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 8, wobei das Permeatsammelrohr eine Länge aufweist, die Rolle der Membranfolie eine Breite aufweist und wobei der Schritt des Entfernens rechtwinkliger Teilstücke der Membranfolie von der Rolle Folgendes beinhaltet:
    Entrollen und Abtrennen rechtwinkliger Teilstücke der Membranfolie von mindestens einer Rolle, wobei jedes Teilstück eine sich in der Rollenrichtung erstreckende Länge,
    die der Länge des Permeatsammelrohrs entspricht, und eine Breite, die der Breite der Rolle entspricht, aufweist; und
    wobei die Länge des Teilstücks der Membranfolie mindestens zweimal so groß wie die Breite ist.
  15. Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 8, wobei das spiralförmig gewundene Modul mindestens 1,75 Meter lang ist.
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